mcerd1
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 10:34 AM |
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OT - PC upgrade again... (testing a CPU this time)
I've just just got my 'new' CPU in the post (Pentium D 840 EE)
if I just shove it in will windows (XP pro) have a fit and want reactivated again ?
also can anyone recommend any programs that will put it through its paces ?
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vinny1275
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 10:44 AM |
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Windows might need reactivating, it should be straightforward to do tho.
to test it - search for some benchmarking tools (you could always do a before and after to see the difference...). These can also test your memory
bandwidth, etc...
Cheers
vince
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mcerd1
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 10:59 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by vinny1275
Windows might need reactivating, it should be straightforward to do tho.
yeah, but its a PITA - I've done it before a few times so now I have to phone them every time 
so I might just re-intall it all while I'm at it (or at least use another disk to test it for a few days and re-install properly later)
[Edited on 18/2/09 by mcerd1]
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BenB
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 12:03 PM |
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If you want to test it to its max use Prime 95 on a torture test. Just make sure the heatsink and fan are in good shape first!!!
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serieslandy
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 01:21 PM |
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You shouldn't have to reactivate it, i've never had a problem swapping cpu's
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mcerd1
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 01:46 PM |
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we'll I'll find out later......
anyone got any other free benchmark software they'd recomend ?
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mcerd1
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 01:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BenB
If you want to test it to its max use Prime 95 on a torture test. Just make sure the heatsink and fan are in good shape first!!!
it should be - its the only new bit 
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